If you are a fan of post-apocalyptic comics, this will probably be right up your alley. In fact, it reminded me a lot of another Alterna Comics series, The Wicked Righteous. Both had a post-apocalyptic setting and a similar tone but this one was even a bit darker and had a good mystery built into it.

The story follows a father and his small family group, as they set off on a journey after being robbed. All along the way, we keep hearing about this legend of “The XII” or “the twelve” and how they are something to fear. The father dismisses this modern legend and keeps pushing forward.

This has a strong human element to it and it does get pretty emotional as the group is faced with immense adversity and tough challenges. Plus, the legend they fear does rear its ugly head.

I don’t want to spoil too much and it is better to read this without much info or plot details.

I liked the art style and the color palate, which was just black and white with orange hues. But this book looks beautiful on newsprint. The imagery is pretty striking.

Ultimately, this was an enjoyable read but it left me wanting more. I guess there is a sequel planned and there needs to be, as it ends in a way that feels more like a TV season cliffhanger than a definitive conclusion.

Rating: 7.75/10Pairs well with: other recent Alterna Comics releases but most notably, The Wicked Righteous.